Grading & Report Cards
In order for Houston ISD students to be promoted to the next grade level, they must show that they have learned what the State of Texas requires of all public school children. Houston ISD “Promotion Standards” generally include classroom grades.
| Academic Subjects | Conduct |
| 90–100 = Excellent | E = Excellent |
| 80–89 = Good; above average | S = Satisfactory |
| 75–79 = Satisfactory; average | P = Poor; below average |
| 70–74 = Passing; below average | U = Unsatisfactory |
| Below 70 = Unsatisfactory; failing |
2025-2026 Report Cards
SIX WEEKS CYCLES |
CYCLE DATES | # of Days in Cycle | # of Days in Cycle |
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Aug 12 – Sep. 19 | 27 days | September 26 (Friday) |
CYCLE II |
Sep 22 – Oct 31 | 28 days | November 10 (Monday) |
CYCLE III |
Nov 3 - Dec 19 | 29 days | January 9 (Friday) |
CYCLE IV |
Jan 6 - Feb 20 | 31 days | February 27 (Friday) |
CYCLE V |
Feb 23 - Apr 17 | 33 days | April 24 (Friday) |
| CYCLE VI | Apr 20 - June 4 | 33 days | June 4 (Thursday) (ES/K-8/MS) June 12 (Friday) (HS) |